Front and Rear Rig Point Markers are available from the View menu for the M Series and JM Series Top Grids. These markers are only available on Flown Loudspeaker Systems. These markers display the front and rear pick up points for each top grid model.

Virtual SIM View Menu includes the option to turn off A-Weighted SPL values.

Changes to the Sound Field Settings Menu:
Processing has changed to Output Processing.
M Series Array Correction is available.
Screen Size can be set as a preference to open in the default size or full screen.

Export Vector Graphics
Export Vector Graphics has been added to the File menu and supports Encapsulated Postscript format (EPS). This feature is available on Sound Field and Virtual SIM.

Apple OS X improvements
Improvements have been made to the MAPP Online Pro menu look and feel for Apple OS versions. The default on first launch is Java Cross-Platform. These options are located in the settings menu under "Look and Feel." Once the user changes to Mac OS X or any other setting the MAPP Pro application will need to be restarted to execute changes to all menus.

Grid Color...
Under the settings menu, there is a color chooser available for the Grid lines called "Grid Color..." This menu item is just under the "Grid Resolution" menu item. The default color is 153, 153, 153.

Layer Manager and Layer Control selector/indicator. Layers are like transparent overlays on which you organize objects
in a MAPP Online Pro project. You can organize Loudspeakers, Loudspeaker Systems, and Visual Aids. Microphones cannot be assigned to any layer. Every drawing includes a layer named 0. Layer 0 cannot be deleted or renamed.
It has one purpose:
To ensure that every project includes at least one layer.

Layer Manager
Displays a list of the layers in the Sound Field Window. You can add, delete, and rename layers, change their properties, apply changes in real time. You do not need to click OK or Apply to view property changes.

Create Layer
Creates a new layer. The list displays a layer named Layer 1. The name is selected so that you can enter a new layer name immediately. The new layer inherits the properties of the currently selected layer in the layer list (visible or locked). The Create button adds Layers sequentially: Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, etc.
The new layer is created below the last currently selected layer. The generic layer names can be changed.

Delete Layer
Deletes selected layers. Any objects that are on layers that are deleted are automatically moved to the default Layer 0 which cannot be deleted.

Set Active Layer
Sets the selected layer as the active layer. Objects that you create are drawn or inserted on the active layer. This can also be done if no objects are selected in the sound field and a current layer is selected from the Layer Drop Menu

Visible or Hidden Layers
You can use layers to control the visibility of objects. Objects on hidden layers are invisible and do not hide other objects. Loudspeakers on hidden layers cannot be predicted.

Locked/Unlocked Layers
Layers can be locked to prevent objects from being modified.
When a layer is locked, none of the objects on that layer can be modified until you unlock the layer. Locking layers reduces the possibility of modifying objects accidentally. You cannot select an object that is on a locked layer. Loudspeakers on locked layers can be predicted.

Layer Control (Drop-Down Menu)
This
feature was created for those who are used to AutoCAD layer selection and changing objects to other layers. It will display the current layer if no objects are selected, or it will show the layer of a selected object. If two or more objects are selected and they are on different layers, the layer control will show "various" to indicate that selected objects are on more than one unique layer.
WARNING: Be careful about how you use this control, layer changes cannot be undone! If you have multiple objects selected that are on various layers and you choose another layer from the layer control before deselecting objects, all selected objects will move to that layer.

Visual Aids can be labeled from either the Architectural or Multi-Level Visual Aids dialog.

Multiple channel settings can be loaded in the User Settings area of the Saved Settings Window. This allows the user to load multiple saved settings by selecting more than one saved settings .xml file.

Tool Buttons have been replaced with icons and tool tips.

Help Menu > Check For Updates > opens MAPP Online Pro product installation web page. From here the user can check the current posted Standalone release of MAPP Online Pro against the version already downloaded to their computer. About MAPP Online Pro from the Help Menu will show the version and release date information.

All legacy files opened in MAPP 3.7 will be re saved with an updated file extension. These newly created files will not open in any version prior to version 3.7.

The Legacy XML Reader is now integrated into the program and can be found under
Tools > Project Viewer.

The Import function now allows the user to import specific objects including Ground Stacked, Horizontal Loudspeaker Systems, Individual Loudspeakers, Microphones, Architectural and Multi-Level Visual Aids. This import function also includes an override feature for the loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems which allows the user to overwrite associated processor settings. For microphones, the override allows the user to overwrite or auto assign imported microphones.

Saved Settings window is now modeless, and includes a channel selector bar.

Stella-8C has been added to the list of individual loudspeakers.

Insert Loudspeaker now includes weight.

The word "standalone" will always appear in the title bar of MAPP 3.7 Standalone version, thus making it easy to identify which type of client is being used.

The MINA Compact Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker has been added to the list of Flown, Ground Stack, Individual and Horizontal Loudspeaker Systems. All processing controls have been removed from the Virtual SIM window and are now accessible from a separate window called "Processing." The high and low pass filter frequency ranges have been extended from 160Hz to 2kHz.

Server Code has been updated. This update is not compatible with any earlier MAPP Online Pro client or standalone versions. All users will need to clear all Java cache and resources before installing version 3.4.

The MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer has been updated. The Channel Settings Window is now modeless with some enhancements. MTG-1D and MTG-3D mechanical information have been updated. The 500-HP and 600-HP without rigging have been removed from Insert Flown Loudspeaker System. Mac users can now save across networked volumes.

The MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer and the UP-4XP Weather Protect Version have been added to the list of Individual and Horizontal Loudspeaker Systems. Additional updates have been applied to the MG-MICA and 600-HP Ground Stack Loudspeaker Systems

The UP-4XP has been added to the list of Individual Loudspeakers as well as Horizontal Loudspeaker Systems. Updates have been applied to the legacy MTG-3D rigging hardware in Flown Loudspeaker System. "Import Settings" has been renamed to "Import Project Settings" along with additional enhancements to its functionality. Device Configuration window has been updated with a "Settings" button for each channel which opens a new dialogue that allows the user to load factory channel settings for the JM-1P as well as create and save user channel settings. A "Clear" prediction button has also been added next to the "Predict" button.

MAPP Online Pro is now compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard). The JM-1P has been added to the list of Individual Loudspeakers as well as Horizontal and Flown Loudspeaker Systems. Overall appearance has changed for both the Virtual SIM and Device Configuration windows. SPL values are provided when using high or low pass filters as well as applying attenuation to parametric and TruShaping equalization.

JM-1P Product Note for MAPP Online Pro:

As the JM-1P has been optimized for arrays, it can only be viewed in MAPP Online Pro as a single loudspeaker in a vertical orientation. In addition, the program will allow the JM-1P to be inserted as a flown array of two to six elements as well as a horizontal array of two to 18 elements.

Updates applied to M Series rigging hardware in Flown and Ground Stack Loudspeaker Systems. Standalone Installers created for both Macintosh and Windows Platforms. These standalone applications no longer need to be launched from Java Web Start. They are installed in the proper application/program directories.

500-HP GuideALink nomenclature has been changed from "center" to "middle" to reflect the 500-HP operating instructions.

The scaling of the UPJunior's Frequency Response and Band Spectrum have been updated in MAPP Online Pro. The Linear-Frequency-Weighted Average and Peak SPL remain the same. Previously the UPJunior measurements contained extraneous noise at sub-sonic frequencies which biased the Frequency Response and Band Spectrum to be lower than their actual values. A and C weighted SPL levels are also affected. Sound Field predictions which contain only UPJuniors will not be affected.
However, predictions that contain UPJuniors along with other speakers models
will be affected. As a result of this discovery, all other loudspeakers available in MAPP Online Pro have been reviewed and do not include any extraneous data.

The 500-HP with rigging has been added to the Flown and Ground Stack Loudspeaker Systems.

The
MGCP-MICA Center Pickup Bar is now shown on left facing Flown Loudspeaker Systems.

Meyer Sound has made MAPP Online Pro available to our users for some years, and during that time our methods and procedures for measuring loudspeakers have evolved. Several weeks ago we started a review and audit of the data we use in our predictions. We noticed some inconsistencies in the calibrations we use for level predictions in MAPP Online Pro. The issue was identified and corrected; the calibrations were adjusted accordingly and made part of the current prediction data set. Our primary goal is to provide accurate and reliable predictions. March 4, 2009

The 1/6, 1/12, and 1/24 octave resolution settings have been temporarily removed.
Visual watermark has been added to the Sound Field.
Meyer Sound logos have been added to the Sound Field and Virtual SIM windows.

Additional rigging elements for the 600-HP and M'elodie have been added to the Ground Stacked and Flown Loudspeaker System array builders.

Import Settings has been added to the File Menu under Import. This allows the user to import Device Configuration Settings and Project Properties from any XML or ZIP file saved from MAPP Online Pro 2.7.60 or higher.

Sound Field Window and Menus:

Sound Field SPL Range is available from the Settings Menu. The available range is from 42-72dB in 3dB increments. This does not have any effect on the SPL value of predicted results. This only a display setting it is exclusive to the Sound Field.

Image Export Options is available from the Settings Menu. This allows the user to always export Sound Field graphic images at the same value for every session. The default is set to use the On Screen Image Size. Preset values are available or they can be entered manually.

Virtual SIM Window and Menus:

Any single microphone will become active once it is selected and moved within the Sound Field.

Additional shortcuts for zoom control have been added to the impulse response window.

Macintosh and PC Users
Please navigate to the Java and OS Tips URL to find out the latest support notes for Mac and PC.

The Startup Screen has been removed. Version notations can be retrieved in the "About MAPP Online Pro" box available from the Help Menu.

UPJunior has been added to the Individual Loudspeaker as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder.

Stella-4 has been added to the Individual Loudspeaker as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder.

MTS-4A vertical has been implemented in the Individual Loudspeaker dialog.

The Insert Loudspeaker System option has been divided into three separate types:
Insert Horizontal Loudspeaker System, Insert Flown Loudspeaker System and Insert Ground Stacked Loudspeaker System.

MG-MICA Ground Stack has been added to the Loudspeaker System array builder. Additional hardware elements have been implemented. Please refer to the 600-HP Operating Instructions, the MG-MICA Assembly Guide as well as the MG-M'elodie Assembly Guide for ground stack specifications. 600-HP Ground Stack to M'elodie is not yet supported.

MTF-MICA-M'elodie has been added to the rigging options for MICA Flown and Ground Stack Loudspeaker Systems.

Device Configuration is a new feature that was built to keep your system organized giving each 16 channel processor and 8 channel microphone switcher a unique hardware address. The limit is 24 microphones and 80 processor channels. From here you can label your microphone and processor channels. This window can remain open while using the functions from the Virtual SIM window.

Most dialogs have been updated with new column headers and tables. Some of the visual buttons have also been updated.

The Dynamic Update option has been removed. The function is now always on unless the microphone channel used to measure the system is muted.

Mute, gain, polarity and delay controls have been removed from all loudspeaker elements. These controls are now exclusive to each output processor channel.

The Solo function has been added to every loudspeaker element to isolate a single element from many if more than one is being used on a single output processor channel.

The Release Notes are now available from the Help Contents (F1) in the Help Menu.

Compatibility with files saved in 2.5.54 and previous versions:

Files saved using version 2.5.54 or earlier will not import the following items when opened in 2.7:
Processor Output Names,
Parametric Filters,
TruShaping Filters,
High\Low Pass Filters, Gain, Delay, Polarity, Microphone Names,
Microphones Enabled/Disabled, Loudspeakers, Enabled/Disabled,
Loudspeaker Systems Enabled/Disabled. The old settings can be retrieved manually using a web browser or third-party viewer. The Loudspeaker, Loudspeaker System, and Microphone Locations will remain unchanged.

Sound Field Window and Menus:

The Configure menu has been removed and replaced by the Insert menu.

The Settings menu has been added to include Prediction Plane, Natural Environment, and Frequency Range as well as Background Color, Grid, SPL Palette, and Measurement Units.

The View menu only includes items that are specific to global properties for the Sound Field: Center Line, Array COG, Array Zones (MG-MICA), Extents, Zoom In, Zoom Out and Zoom to Extents.

Dynamic Update has been removed from the View Menu. The new global setting is "Microphones Muted" available from the "Right Click" or "Pop-Up" Menu.

Loudspeakers Enabled has been removed from the program. Muting is now controlled by the Processor via the Virtual SIM window and it's global setting is included in the "Right-Click" or "Pop-Up" Menu as "Processor Outputs Muted."

A prediction status indicator has been added to the lower left corner of the window.

Virtual SIM Window and Menus:

The Settings menu has been added to include Device Configuration and Background Color.

Additional configuration table has been added to allow the user to select microphones and processor channels via the hardware address and channel pull down cells. The names can be changed here as well but can also be accessed by opening the Device Configuration window.

Polarity, Delay, Gain, and Mute are driven by the processor channel.

The "Selector" has been formatted and is currently only active for the "Live Trace" predicted in Spectrum, Impulse Response, and Frequency Response.

M'elodie has been added to the Individual Loudspeaker as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder.

The calculated Sound Pressure Level column of the Virtual SIM window has been modified to accommodate Average and Peak (C) Weighted SPL values.

Macintosh and PC Users
Please navigate to the Java and OS Tips URL to find out the latest support notes for Mac and PC.

Version Release 2.5.37 - Code Date: January 30, 2006

Loudspeaker System now has the option of facing Left or Right within the Sound Field.
The loudspeaker system report preview is now fixed for the Macintosh.
If the current project has a default system-supplied name (that is, it does not exist on your hard drive), File Save As... is triggered.
If the user selects File Save and the project has not changed (including a new/blank project), nothing will happen.
The Sound Field is no longer zoomed back to full extents when the user changes the measurement units.

Version Release 2.5.24 - Code Date: January 10, 2006

Bug fix to allow the opening of MAPP Pro files older than Version 2.1.17.

More options are available to the user when generating Project Reports.

KNOWN ISSUES:
Macintosh users will notice that the Loudspeaker Report Preview Screen will not disappear when OK is pressed and will remain visible after the HTML file is saved. To correct this, simply click on the Sound Field window after saving the HTML file.

Version Release 2.5.12 - Code Date: December 22, 2005

Visual clean up of the Virtual SIM window.

Version Release 2.5.07 - Code Date: December 20, 2005

Virtual SIM® has a new look and now features a virtual single output channel Galileo Composite EQ™ which includes TruShaping and Parametric equalizers as well as High and Low Pass Filters. The Frequency Response Window now has four view options: Room (uncorrected response), Processor (equalizer), Result (corrected response), and Group (uncorrected, corrected, and equalizer). The Room view shows the original response of the speaker in the space. The Processor view shows the current live equalization curve which can be inverted. The Result view shows the response of the speaker system. The Group view shows the response of the speaker system and equalizer combined. The Live Branch Selector is used to select the desired processor output to apply equalization. NOTE: Band Spectrum will not show a result if you have applied Composite EQ filters.

PSW-2 has been added to the individual as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder.
600-HP with and without rigging has also been added to the individual as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder. The 600-HP w/o rigging allows horizontal as well as vertical arrays.

MG-MICA with MGCP center bracket support has been added to the Loudspeaker System array builder.
MG-3D\M Ground Stacking Support added to the Loudspeaker System array builder.

The center line display can now be individually controlled by the loudspeaker properties as well as globally from the view menu.

We've re sized some of the fonts to make additional space for the Virtual SIM window. The status and information columns below the sound field and Virtual SIM graphs will always be shown. This way the user will always know the environmental settings without having to go to the configure menu.

Version Release 2.1.72 - Code Date: August 17, 2005

Rigging Zone support added to MG-MICA along with updated graphics. Zone markers are color-coded and the zone crossing annotated in the rigging information table.

The side effect of leaving the current zoom in place on new predictions has been corrected: changing prediction plane size no longer causes the next prediction to use the old prediction plane aspect ratio the first time, but instead immediately corrects the aspect ratio.

Version Release 2.1.60 - Code Date: May 25, 2005

MICA Extended Link was renamed to MICA Extended Position.

M3D and M3D-Sub functionality corrected.

MSL-6 (Horizontal Orientation Only) was added to the individual as well as the Loudspeaker System array builder.

MG2D Selection in the Loudspeaker System drop-list has been re-ordered.

KNOWN ISSUES:
To open files saved from May 20 - May 25 using MICA:
Open the xml file in Word or any other HTML editor.
Change any instance of "extended link" to "Extended Position" Be sure to include the capital "E" and "P." Save the file in the original xml format.
Re-open the changed XML file in MAPP.

Version Release 2.1.58 - Code Date: May 20, 2005

MICA was added to the list of Loudspeakers as well as the MG-MICA Top grid.NOTE: Changing any single MICA to use an extended position will decrease the number of MICA's within a single loudspeaker system. Remember that for every single extended link used, you must add one MICA to the array.

MVC-5 was added as a single element in the Loudspeaker System builder. It will not be available in the legacy Individual Loudspeaker window.

Added support for MG-2D ground stackingNOTE: The direction of the sound pressure level for these loudspeaker systems is the inversion of flown loudspeaker systems.

Added support for MG-1D rigging positions.

Added support for MTG-1D rigging positions.

Added support for Center of Gravity for MG-2D and MG-3D/M.
The "Array COG" found in the view menu will track the center of gravity of any M2D, MILO, M3D, and M3D-Sub array when using the MG-2D with M2D or MG-3D/M with MILO, M3D, and/or M3D-Subs. The MG-2D top grid has updated graphics which will assist the user in finding the correct center hole for single-point flown configurations.

KNOWN ISSUES:
The center lines and array COG will be temporarily set to extend beyond the sound field.

Version Release 2.1.40 - Code Date: February 9, 2005

Enhancements were made to the dxf import feature.

Added support for MG-2D Transition Frame allows first M2D to achieve angles between 0 and -7.

Version Release 2.1.37 - Code Date: January 27, 2005

MILO 60 was added to the list of Individual Loudspeakers.

Version Release 2.1.36 - Code Date: January 26, 2005

UNDO: One level of "Undo" was added to the program. NOTE: If you move an object and then click elsewhere in the Sound Field it represents a new event and the previous action is then cleared from the buffer. If you accidentally move an object and you wish to undo the action, execute the undo command before you deselect the object.

The Delete Confirmation Dialog Box was removed. NOTE: If you accidentally Delete an object, use the "Undo" command to restore it. Remember that is currently only one step! If you select elsewhere it represents a new event and the undo buffer is cleared.

Light Gray was added to the list of background colors.

MILO 60 vertical data was added to the Loudspeaker System model list.

The HTML output has been made compliant with XHTML 1.0.

The existing "Branch" labels in Loudspeaker and Loudspeaker System were all changed to "Processor Output" to be compliant with SIM3 Version 1.6.

The "Branch" Label was removed from Microphone Properties.
(This will be implemented on a future release.)

The "Report" submenu was removed. Both reports are now at the main level of the "Tools" menu.

"Loudspeaker System Report" was added to the Pop-Up menu.

"Enabled" was also added to the Pop-Up Menu.NOTE: If a mixed group of enabled and disabled audio elements are selected, "Enabled" will not show in the Pop-Up Menu.

Version 2.1 HISTORY:

Dialog and Visual Enhancements

The Microphone Dialog has been reformatted to be consistent with
the Loudspeaker Dialog.

The Sound Field annotation table has been reformatted to be consistent
with the Virtual SIM annotation table.

Menu Names

MAPP Online Pro has a few changes in the application menus.

Every session is now labeled as a "Project" hence "Save"
is now labeled as "Save Project."

Exporting to a graphic file is now done via "Export Graphics"
in the "File" menu.

Save As Web Page has been removed. Saving as an HTML format is
found under the "Tools" Menu called: "Reports." The
"Save As Web Page" HTML file has been defined as a "Project
Report" instead of a general "Web Page." The "Loudspeaker System Report" creates an HTML file of a single Loudspeaker System configuration.

Processor Output Labels

Processor Output Labeling has been added to all Loudspeaker and Loudspeaker System dialogs
so that each speaker element can be designated to a corresponding area of interest.

Reports (Formerly "Save As Web Page")

There are two choices for reports. One is the "Project"
report and the other is the "Loudspeaker System" report.
The project report will output the same as the previous command "Save
Web Page As."

The Loudspeaker System Report will output only the parameters of
the Loudspeaker System. Each Loudspeaker System must be pre-selected
to generate a report. The format is native HTML and can be opened
into other programs that support HTML formatting for additional customizing.

Additional M-Series Rigging Models.

MG-1D (extended M1D and M1D-SUB) (M2D Support is not yet available)

MTG-1D (retracted M1D and M1D-SUB)

MG-2D (BRP 1,2,3 at the center hole position)

Array Geometry

Array Height and Array Depth has been added to the Loudspeaker System
Window as well as the Project Report.

Virtual SIM behavior

The Virtual SIM window is now open on startup and retains the
behavior from the original MAPP Online version 1.3 This allows users
to predict microphone locations without having to first predict
a sound field.

UPDATES SINCE MAPP ONLINE 1.3.004q

Using "ZIP" files

Now when you save your MAPP Project in a ZIP format containing
both the XML and DXF format, it will also save the Distance Units,
Angle Units and the Geometry Extents. You will no longer have to verify
your geometry extents once you have saved it in this new version.
It will also save the size of the prediction plane or if you are using
the drawing limits of the DXF file.

Multi-Level Visual Aid

This was a feature that came about from our discussions with system
engineers. This tool allows you to enter data from a Range Finder-Inclinometer
position to assist in creating visual aids more quickly. It is very
useful for creating virtual balconies or upper concourse levels for
vertical predictions.

MAPP Online Nomenclature

A few menu item names have been updated since version 2.0.07: EDIT
WALLS is now PREDICTION PLANE. WALL 1 (2,3,4) are now SURFACE 1 (2,3,4).
INSERT ARRAY WITH RIGGING LOAD is now INSERT LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM. IMAGE
PREFERENCES is now SPL PALETTE and was moved to the VIEW pull-down
menu. MEASUREMENT UNITS has been moved to the VIEW pull-down menu.

Project Properties

In the FILE pull-down menu is the item: Project Properties. This
allows the USER to enter a Project name, Venue, Designer, Date,
and Comments. When saved to HTML, this will be at the top of the
first page above the Sound Field. This will also post the Version
of MAPP used to generate the file.

REMINDERS:

Shortcuts have been updated to accommodate both Macintosh and PC users.

PC Users:

Command

Shortcut Key

To Erase/Delete

DELETE

To Deselect

ESCAPE

To Predict

F5

Mac Users:

To Erase/Delete

COMMAND+E (The DELETE Key cannot be programmed for Macintosh laptops.)